Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Managing cash flow is a tough balancing act. Bank loans can help, but applications can be cumbersome and aren't always the best solution for smaller, newer businesses. But a new breed of digital lenders has made things much easier.
Financing
Advice
We have compiled a list of the top six questions most frequently put to our panel of business adviser experts.
Financing
Managing cash flow is a tough balancing act. Bank loans can help, but applications can be cumbersome and aren't always the best solution for smaller, newer businesses. But a new breed of digital lenders has made things much easier.
Advice
We have compiled a list of the top six questions most frequently put to our panel of business adviser experts.
Business Loans
Adam Pescod explores the main options when it comes to debt finance for UK small business operators and start-ups.
Accounting
We explain the three key financial statements and how you can use them to spot trends, improve cash flow and manage debt
Alternative finance
Digital technology and open banking are evolving invoice finance, explains Hector Macandrew. Digital entrants are disrupting the market, driving down costs
Financing
Startup funding for any small business can be a minefield, so here is a guide to the options available to you in those early days.
Accounting
In this guide, in association with Fleximize, we take a look at one of the most critical issues for small business owners: managing cash flow.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems
Business Loans
Worried about cashflow for your small business? Need cash fast? Find out more about fast business funding and who the key providers are
Government Grants
We'll take you through what type of small business grant you should apply for, how to prepare and how to increase your chance of success.
Export & Import
Micro businesses are put off exporting, despite knowing there is an overseas market for their products. Mike Wilson offers a guide to exporting for the first time.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?